Cardiology ICU - WKD Registered Nurse Critical Care

Job Title & Specialty Area : CVICU

Department : Nursing

Location : Dallas

Shift : Weekend

Job Type : On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.

Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.

Oversees care delivered by patient care team, coordinates plan of care.

Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.

Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes / encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.

Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient / family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.

Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.

Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.

Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)

Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.

Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence-based practice.

Work Experience

At least 1 year job related experience Required

EDUCATION

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref

New employees in this position must have a BSN at time of hire.

All registered nurses acquired via merger / acquisition must have BSN within 2 years from the effective date of transaction, except for RNs at Pediatric Heart Specialists of Houston, who must have BSN no later than 7 / 1 / 2022. Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Req

BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Req

PALS / NRP / ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Req

Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) Req

In some service areas, Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be renewed annually 60 Days, Req

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement